FUSEE Wildland Firefighter Retreat: Great Vow Zen Monastery

January 20-25, 2026 at Great Vow Zen Monastery in Clatskanie, Oregon

FUSEE and Great Vow Zen Monastery are offering this mindfulness-based retreat for wildland firefighters as a way to give back to these communities and to support our first responders. This 6-day retreat is intended to help provide refuge, rest and renewal as well as trauma-sensitive training in mindfulness, meditation and Sensory Awareness. There will some time volunteering to help to care for Great Vow, and to integrate mindfulness practice into fire prevention and working on the land. The dates are January 20-25, 2026.

The retreat will include time to walk the woodland trails (as weather permits), be nourished with home cooked meals, and soak up the contemplative environment and deep support of this location. There will also be two follow-up monthly Zoom calls in small groups after the retreat. 

Space is limited so please apply as soon as you can. Once we receive your application we will follow-up with you to schedule a conversation to confirm your participation. 

LGBTQIA+ / BIPOC firefighters encouraged to apply

Contact Helena Virga, helena@fusee.org, if you have any questions.